Kevin J. Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author, best known for his work on the Dune series and Star Wars expanded universe. As co-author of the Dune prequels and sequels with Brian Herbert, Kevin has significantly expanded Frank Herbert’s iconic science fiction universe. His contributions to Star Wars include 54 novels, comics, and young adult series, helping to shape the franchise’s literary landscape. With over 24 million books in print, Kevin’s prolific career spans both traditional and indie publishing, offering unique insights into the evolving world of authorship.
In this episode:
- Kevin’s experience writing in the Dune and Star Wars universes
- The transition from traditional to indie publishing
- Using Kickstarter and Patreon to engage with fans and fund projects
- Insights into the film and TV adaptation process, including Dune
- The benefits of dictation for increasing writing productivity
- The value of networking and attending writing conferences
- Advice for new authors on building their platform and career
Resources mentioned:
- Wordfire Press (Kevin’s publishing company)
- Kickstarter for Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series
- Patreon for exclusive content and fan interaction
- Western Colorado University’s graduate program in publishing
- Superstars Writing Seminars
- Mac Whisper for AI transcription
Book recommendations:
- “Death Warmed Over” (first book in the Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series)
- “On Being a Dictator” (Kevin’s book on dictation for authors)
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